Dylan Larkin to attend Red Wings camp despite trade request
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Key Points:
- Dylan Larkin, longtime captain of the Detroit Red Wings, will attend training camp despite his recent trade request, but the team will start the season without a captain.
- The Red Wings announced they are awaiting new hockey operations leadership before making further decisions regarding Larkin's trade request or captaincy.
- Steve Yzerman, the franchise legend and GM since 2019, stepped down in July following Detroit's continued rebuild and failure to make the playoffs for 10 years.
- The Red Wings have hired a search firm to find a new general manager, with training camp set to begin on September 17 at Little Caesars Arena.
- Larkin, a hometown player drafted in 2014, has been a key figure for Detroit and Team USA, ranking 10th in franchise history for goals and points, while Minnesota Wild has shown interest in acquiring him.
